Job Title: Supply Chain & Logistics Graduate

Location: Carrolls Cross, Co. Waterford

Contract type: Full time, permanent

Role Summary:

Dawn Meats is one of Europe's leading food companies, supplying quality beef and lamb products to customers across the globe. Employing over 12,000 people and generating annual revenues in excess of €4.5 billion, Dawn Meats operates in 13 countries and exports to more than 70 countries worldwide.

As a Supply Chain & Logistics Graduate, you will support the day-to-day coordination of transport and logistics activities while developing a strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations. You will gain exposure to transport scheduling, customer order fulfilment, stock movement, supply chain analysis, and continuous improvement projects.

This position is ideal for a graduate looking to build a career within logistics, transport operations, or supply chain management.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

• Support the Transport and Logistics team with daily planning and scheduling activities.
• Assist in coordinating inbound and outbound deliveries to ensure customer service requirements are achieved.
• Monitor transport performance and identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency, and cost control.
• Liaise with hauliers, drivers, production teams, and external customers to ensure smooth product movement.
• Support customer order fulfilment and ensure delivery schedules align with production plans.
• Analyse logistics and transport data, producing reports and KPIs for management review.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving logistics efficiency and customer service.
• Ensure all activities comply with food safety, quality, traceability, and health & safety requirements.

Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications: 

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Food Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

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